Rack system and support member for supporting a folding rack in a dishwasher
a technology for washing machines and supports, which is applied in the direction of machine supports, cleaning equipments, other domestic objects, etc., can solve the problems that the main spines of adjacent and rotatable (i.e. foldable) spines may interfere with each other
Active Publication Date: 2008-11-06
ELECTROLUX HOME PROD CORP NV
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"The patent text describes a dishwasher rack system that includes a folding rack and a support member. The support member is designed to secure the folding rack to a dishwasher rack. The support member has a first channel that engages the main spine of the folding rack and allows it to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The support member also has an aperture that receives one of the tines of the folding rack and can axially displace it as it moves between the folded and unfolded positions. The system provides a way to adjust the tines of adjacent folding racks when they are folded and also allows for the use of a low-cost support member."
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Therefore, the tines extending from such adjacent and rotatable (i.e. foldable) main spines may interfere with each other when the two rows are folded to be substantially flush with the rack.
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[0016]Various embodiments of present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
[0017]As shown generally in FIG. 1, some embodiments of the present invention provide a support member, such as clip member 1, adapted for operably engaging a folding rack 20 of a dishwasher. The folding rack 20 may include a main spine 21 extending along a longitudinal axis 22 and a plurality of tines 23 spaced apart and extending perpendicularly from the main spine 21. As shown generally in FIGS. 1 and 2 the clip member 1 may comprise a body defining a first channel 3 adapted to engage the main...
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A support member is provided that includes a body defining a first channel configured to engage a main spine of a folding rack and a second channel perpendicularly disposed with respect to the first channel and configured to engage a wire member of a dishwasher rack so as to secure the folding rack thereto. The body further defines an aperture configured to receive therethrough one of a plurality of tines of the folding rack. The aperture can define horizontal and vertical support portions configured to support the tine when the folding rack is in folded and unfolded positions, respectively. The aperture can further define an arcuate channel extending between the horizontal support portion and the vertical support portion, the arcuate channel being configured to axially displace the tine along the longitudinal axis as the tine is moved between the horizontal support portion and the vertical support portion.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 916,073 filed on May 4, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a rack system and support member for supporting a folding rack in a washing appliance, such as a dishwasher.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Conventional dishwashers typically include one or more wire racks for holding, for example, dishware, glassware, or cookware. In order to facilitate the loading and retention of the items to be washed in the dishwasher, each rack may include one or more tines extending generally vertically upward from the rack. For example, where such tines are provided in an upper rack of the dishwasher, the tines may be used to support cups, glasses, or other similar items. However, in some instances, it may be desirable to fold the tines, to a position wh...
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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/08
CPCA47L15/503
Inventor PIKE, MICHAEL BRYANTYNES, RONALD GENEBRAGG, JOHN C.
Owner ELECTROLUX HOME PROD CORP NV